Candlestick

This candlestick was found by chance in the 1920s and its style suggests it was made in the late 17th century. Metal items like this were very common but only a few examples have survived since they were often melted down to be re-used.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
65/1928
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
candlestick
Simple Name
candlestick
Period Classification
Post Medieval (1500-1750)
Production Year Low
1650
Production Year High
1699

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